The integration of the TBVC Sun International Casinos into the South African regulatory system: The applicability of the Northern Province provincial legislation to Venda Sun and the legality of the Free State Province Zone I casino licence

(Bloemfontein area)

Abstract

From text: In terms of the National Gambling Act 33 of 1996, the Northern and Free State provinces were respectively allocated three and four of the total 40 casino licences that could be awarded throughout the country. This Act regulates gambling issues relating to inter alia casino gaming regulation and provides for national gambling norms and standards to be followed by the provincial gambling licensing boards. No person may hold more than 16 casino licences in the country or more than two casino licences per province. Where a person however held more than two licences prior to 1994, the maximum number of casino licences allowed in such province is three. This last provision was aimed at, and only became applicable to Sun International (“SISA”) after 10 May 1999.